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Kansas City


At a glance
257thof 264 Kansas districts
Better than 2% of Kansas districts
2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
·(913) 551-3200·All Kansas district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 2.7% of districts
43
Schools
21,538
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedSumner Academy of Arts & Science24th of 332 Kansas high schools
Biggest riser
Claude A Huyck Elementary up 82 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Emerson Elementary 10.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
1★
0★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Kansas City school district encompasses 43 schools, including 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse range of students and demonstrate a wide spectrum of academic performance levels.

Among the standout schools is Sumner Academy of Arts & Science, a public magnet high school that ranks 4th out of 318 Kansas high schools and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional academic results, with over 70% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 50% in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Frank Rushton Elementary, which ranks 382 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and has strong academic performance, with over 50% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In contrast, the Kansas City school district as a whole faces significant challenges, ranking 257 out of 264 in the state and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The district's academic performance lags behind state averages, with only 21.63% proficiency in English Language Arts, 14.56% in Mathematics, and 12.59% in Science. The district also grapples with high chronic absenteeism rates and low graduation rates, highlighting the need for systemic improvements to address these issues and provide all students with access to a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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